Birth Story - Ellen [positive, calm, vaginal birth, TENS, perineal massage]

Send us Fan MailA calm, spontaneous birth, pelvic girdle pain tips, and a recovery journey led by intuition and support.In this episode, Ellen—a women’s health physio and first-time mum—shares her positive birth story, offering real-life insight into pregnancy challenges, natural labour, and early postpartum life.Whether you’re pregnant, preparing for birth, or newly postpartum, this episode is filled with wisdom, warmth, and practical takeaways.What we cover in this episode:Managing pelvic girdle pain in the second and third trimesterEllen’s experience with perineal massage and pelvic floor preparationHow she used a TENS machine for labour pain reliefThe story of her spontaneous vaginal birth at 39+2 weeksBreathing techniques and movement during labourWhy mindset matters - and how she reframed painHow her husband supported her through birthEarly postnatal recovery and rebuilding strengthNavigating mastitis and a breast abscess in the fourth trimesterWhy Ellen joined FitNest Mama two weeks postpartum - even as a physio herselfhttps://www.fitnestmama.comLINKS:Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklistFree 7 Day Trial Pregnancy WorkoutsFree 7 Day Trial Postnatal WorkoutsFitNest Mama WebsiteInstagram @kathbaquie.physio1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.